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HE MAIN FIGURES IN ANY DBZD CAMPAIGN each of the subclasses in this book. In addition, the sec- ._
are the characters created by the players. tion for druids presents details on how the Wild Shape
The heroics, folly, righteousness, and po- feature works, and the warlock receives a collection of .|_r .....,.__
tential villainy of your characters are at the new choices for the class's Eldritch Invocations feature. ‘1‘; _ .-_
heart of the story. This chapter provides a Each of the class presentations leads off with advice . .
variety of new options for them, focusing on how to add depth and detail to your character’s per-
on additional subclasses for each of the sonality. You can use the tables in these sections as a __.fi=——._—-—-—--
classes in the Player's Handbook. source of inspiration, or roll a die to randomly deter—
Each class offers a character—defining choice at lst, mine a result if desired. ._
2nd, or 3rd level that unlocks a series of special fea- Following the subclasses, the section called “This Is
tures, not available to the class as a whole. That choice Your Life" presents a series of tables for adding detail to " “‘
is called a subclass. Each class has a collective term your character’s backstory.
that describes its subclasses: in the fighter, for instance, The chapter concludes with a selection of feats for the
the subclasses are called martial archetypes, and in the races in the Player’s Handbook, offering ways to delve
paladin, they’re sacred oaths. The table below identifies deeper into a character's racial identity.
SUBCLASSES
Class Subclass Level Available Description
Barbarian Path ofthe Ancestral Guardian 3rd Calls on the spirits of honored ancestors to protect others
Barbarian Path ofthe Storm Herald 3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic ofthe storm
Barbarian Path ofthe Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes
Bard College ofGlamour 3rd Wields the beguiling, glorious magic ofthe Feywild
Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats ofweapon prowess
Bard College ofWhispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds ofothers
Cleric Forge Domain lst Clad in heavy armor, serves a god ofthe forge or creation
Cleric Crave Domain lst Opposes the blight of undeath
Druid Circle of Dreams 2nd Mends wounds, guards the weary, and strides through dreams
Druid Circle ofthe Shepherd 2nd Summons nature spirits to bolster friends and harry foes
Fighter Arcane Archer 3rd Imbues arrows with spectacular magical effects
Fighter Cavalier 3rd Defends allies and knocks down enemies, often on horseback
Fighter Samurai 3rd Combines resilience with courtly elegance and mighty strikes
Monk Way ofthe Drunken Master 3rd Confounds foes through a martial arts tradition inspired by the
swaying ofa drunkard
Monk Way ofthe Kensei 3rd Channels ki through a set of mastered weapons
Monk Way ofthe Sun Soul 3rd Transforms ki into bursts offire and searing bolts oflight
Paladin Oath ofConquest 3rd Strikes terror in enemies and crushes the forces of chaos
Paladin Oath of Redemption 3rd Offers redemption to the worthy and destruction to those who
refuse mercy or righteousness
Ranger Gloom Stalker 3rd Unafraid ofthe dark, relentlessly stalks and ambushes foes
Ranger Horizon Walker 3rd Finds portals to other worlds and channels planar magic
Ranger Monster Slayer 3rd Hunts down creatures ofthe night and wielders ofgrim magic
Rogue Inquisitive 3rd Roots out secrets, akin to a masterful detective
Rogue Mastermind 3rd A mastertactician, manipulates others
- Rogue Scout 3rd Combines stealth with a knack for survival
Rogue Swashbuckler 3rd Delivers deadly strikes with speed and panache
Sorcerer Divine Soul lst Harnesses magic bestowed by a god or other divine source
' Sorcerer Shadow Magic lst Wields the grim magic ofthe Shadowfell
Sorcerer Storm Sorcery lst Crackles with the power ofthe storm .- "-
Warlock The Celestial lst Forges a pact with a being from celestial realms »
Warlock The Hexblade lst Serves a shadowy entity that bestows dread curses l
Wizard War Magic 2nd Mixes evocation and abjuration magic to dominate the battlefield

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